The Portland Mercury
A Budget Fix, a Mayor’s Influence, and the Subtext of That Unsavory Banter Among Councilors. By Courtney Vaughn.
Portland City Council passed a $12.2 million supplemental budget to save 30 city jobs, resolving a contentious debate marked by political tension and disagreements over fiscal policy.
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7m“DitchMitch” Billboard Campaign Violates Local and State Elections Laws, Complaint Says.
A watchdog filed a major complaint alleging Portland political action committees used deceptive funding layers and undisclosed billboard campaigns to target progressive incumbents, potentially violating state election laws.
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8mGood Morning, News: Portland Public Schools on the Chopping Block, a "White Supremacist" Brunch, and Bad News for Senate Republicans (Hee-hee-hee). By William Steven Humphrey.
Portland faces major school closures, protests erupt at a local restaurant, and a massive media merger reshapes the national entertainment landscape in this Tuesday morning news roundup.
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7mThe Queen Of Thorns: A Top to Bottom Femme-Focused Wrestling Tournament
DOA Pro Wrestling’s Queen of Thorns tournament showcases how an all-femme, non-binary, and inclusive environment is transforming the wrestling industry into a space of radical representation and community.
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8mTHE TRASH REPORT: Hellon Musk, Dakota Johnscream, Mr. Van Helding, and You
Elinor Jones returns with the Trash Report, covering celebrity gossip, political oddities, and bizarre lawsuits, all while embracing the cozy, spooky vibes of the fall season.